SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBLMB
BKIDINBBLMB belongs to Bank of India in Ludhiana, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBLMB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | LMB |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Ludhiana Mcb |
| City | Ludhiana |
| Country | India |
How the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKID Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LMB Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC BKIDINBBLMB?
BKIDINBBLMB identifies Ludhiana Mcb, part of Bank of India in Ludhiana, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKIDINBBLMB mean?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and LMB identifies the department Ludhiana Mcb.
What happens if I enter BKIDINBBLMB with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKIDINBBLMB with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBLMB?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBLMB is Ludhiana Mcb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKIDINBBLMB if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.
Does Bank of India have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.